Aging & Independence

1. Skin Maintenance: Cleanse, Moisturize, Protect

Dec 6, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
We often associate diseases and medical conditions with certain age groups. The term “childhood diseases” brings to mind chickenpox, measles, and mumps. Among middle-aged people, we begin to hear more about conditions like obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis. Arthritis, osteoporosis, and dementia seem to afflict mostly older adults. But skin problems … Read More

A Personal Message from Dr. Lorraine Young

Dec 6, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
The goal of Skin Care 2020 is to give you current, accurate, and evidence-based information regarding skin care, noncancerous skin problems, and skin cancer. The report reflects the expertise of dermatologists here at UCLA Health and at other prestigious medical institutions around the world. The advances made during the past … Read More

How to Best Protect Your Heart

Nov 18, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
Taking care of your heart is vitally important. Heart disease is a major source of chronic illness and ranks as the number one cause of death in America. Researchers are constantly striving to know more about what improves and what harms the heart. It’s a constantly evolving effort. As new … Read More

Play with Your Grandchildren

Nov 18, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
Whether playing peek-a-boo with a newborn or taking a road trip with an older child, people who spend leisure time with their grandchildren report feeling younger and more joyful. Higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction are just two benefits of being together, says UCLA geriatric psychologist Alan Castel, PhD, … Read More

Spider and Varicose Vein Complications

Nov 18, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
For some people, spider and varicose veins can be much more than a cosmetic concern. Left untreated, these purple projections under the skin may occasionally cause serious health problems. According to diagnostic and interventional radiologist Cheryl Hoffman, MD, UCLA Medical Center, sometimes people may not associate what they’re experiencing with … Read More

The Polypill May Cut Heart Disease Risk

Nov 18, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
Under the best circumstances, it can be difficult to remember to take medication, and the more medications on one’s list, the harder it can become. To help make it easier for patients, researchers have been investigating the use of polypills—one pill that contains multiple medications. So far, the strategy looks … Read More

The Top Option for Varicose Veins

Nov 18, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
People with varicose veins used to have one treatment option: surgery—and the recovery that came with it. Newer, minimally invasive techniques give patients alternatives with potentially less cost and less downtime, but there hasn’t been as much data on their long-term effectiveness—until now. Head-to-Head Comparison. In the September issue of … Read More

Maintain Your Independence

Nov 15, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
Barbara is a 78-year-old woman living alone. Physically strong and independent, she takes great pride in tending her garden and keeping her home spotlessly clean. Like many older adults, she takes several medications for blood pressure, diabetes, and some vitamins recommended by her doctor. Though she sorts her pills into … Read More

Once Nearly Eradicated, Measles Is Back

Nov 15, 2019 · · Aging & Independence
With the highest number of reported outbreaks in nearly 20 years, 2019 is a record year for measles. The resurgence is due to misinformation about vaccines, the decline in vaccinated children, and foreign travel. Unvaccinated U.S. residents get the measles while they are abroad, then bring the disease into the … Read More

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